On Mon, Jan 27, 2025, 11:25=E2=80=AFAM Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net> wrote:

Does Best Buy have stores in the UK?

On Jan 27, 2025, at 8:31=E2=80=AFAM, Jim Ryan via Spridge= ts <spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:

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Da= niel,=C2=A0

For people like that I always advise them to= go to Best Buy and get a Chromebook.=C2=A0 Inexpensive,=C2=A0easy to use, = long battery life, and access to all the Google apps.=C2=A0 You can usually= =C2=A0find one on sale for 200-300 dollars.=C2=A0 If she doesn't like i= t you can return it in 15 days.=C2=A0 She would need a Google (gmail) accou= nt, but that's easy and free to set up. I have never had somebody not t= hank me for pointing them in that direction.

On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 5= :51=E2=80=AFAM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net= > wrote:
=
Thanks Ron,

I'll give that a try an= d if not I'll probably persuade her to buy software - though she doesn&= #39;t really us it enough to justify the outlay.=C2=A0 She is retired and l= iving off a mixture of pension and savings so not flush with money and has = some savings for her really old age.

Regards
=

Daniel

On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:04, Ron Soave <= ;= soavero@yahoo.com> wrote:
Daniel! So great to hear from you. I almost never check th= is email and glad I did. I asked AI for help. Here is the response:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Incompatibility with Win= dows 11:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Office 2010 is quite old and may= have compatibility issues with Windows 11. Some features, including activa= tion processes, might not work correctly on the newer OS.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Internet Activation Issu= es:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Sometimes, the software may not = connect to Microsoft=E2=80=99s activation servers, which could be causing t= he missing activation code issue.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Key Already in Use:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the Office 2010 license was u= sed multiple times on other machines, it might have reached its activation = limit, preventing a new code generation.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Installation of Differen= t Versions:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Since you installed the 32-bit v= ersion, if the original key was tied to a 64-bit installation, it might be = causing validation problems.

Potential Solutions:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Try the Office Activatio= n Troubleshooter:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft provides a troubleshoo= ter that can diagnose and fix activation issues. Try running it from the Co= ntrol Panel under =E2=80=9CTroubleshooting=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CPrograms.= =E2=80=9D
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Manual Phone Activation = (Alternative Method):
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the software isn=E2=80=99t ge= nerating an activation code automatically, try running the command prompt a= s an administrator and using the following command to force manual activati= on:

cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS&quo= t; /act

This might help initiate the process and generate a code.

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Use the =E2=80=9CChange = Product Key=E2=80=9D Option:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Go to =E2=80=9CFile=E2=80=9D >= ; =E2=80=9CHelp=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D in Offic= e and enter the key manually to see if it prompts an activation dialog.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Reinstall Office 2010: =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the original installation was= corrupted or missing key components, uninstalling and reinstalling (if you= can find the 64-bit version) might resolve the issue.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 5.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Contacting Microsoft Sup= port (Persistence Needed):
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Although it may take time, conta= cting Microsoft support and explaining that the activation wizard is not pr= oviding an installation ID might help. Sometimes, they can manually provide= activation assistance.

Long-Term Solution:

If all else fails and activation proves to be a dead end, consider alternat= ives such as:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription: Aff= ordable with the latest features.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0LibreOffice or OpenOffice: Free alternat= ives that can handle basic Office tasks.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Discounted Office 2021 Perpetual License= : If a newer version is needed but without a subscription.

If you think she=E2=80=99ll resist purchasing new software, it might be tim= e for a gentle push to upgrade or switch to free alternatives that meet her= needs.

Ron Soave

> On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:54=E2=80=AFPM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> List,
>
> Unlike myself, my wife never spends any money on anything computer rel= ated and waits for me to resolve her problems....
>
> Currently she has a very nice Microsoft SurfacePro laptop I got her an= d it is running W11.=C2=A0 Her old PC ran W1O and Home Office 2010 that was= family software (I think you could have 4 users on it).=C2=A0 I installed = Office 2010 ok but the 32 bit version because one of my daughters has or ha= s lost the 64 bit disc and isn't owning up to it.
>
> So far so good except I can't activate the software because it doe= s not generate an activation code which means you can't activate it by = phone either.=C2=A0 After spending some time on hold to MS I gave up and th= ought I would ask the list instead.
>
> The solution of course is for her to 'find' the money for a mo= re recent copy of office just like I had to for myself, this doesn't se= em very likely in the near future.=C2=A0 So any ideas why the software won&= #39;t generate an activation code and would spending time on a long call to= Microsoft simply be a waste of my time (yes, she isn't good with this = kind of phone call)?
>
> Thanks and probably better than googling for an answer again and if th= e list draws a blank I'll tell him to start saving up and to stop wasti= ng money on stuff she doesn't need . ..

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What incredible skill and a beautiful Bentley, too!

Rick Neville aka "HealeyRick"

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DI_JIo21yKAk

Thought some of the listers might like to watch this, I know I did ev= en though it's a BBC not an LBC.
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However, I am in the Amazon 'Vine' program and the most expensive thing I've had on the scheme was a Microsoft SurfacePro laptop which is now predominantly my wife's (her old base unit wasn't powerful enough to run W11 and was on W10) as of about a month ago. So despite not having to spend any money and not having any money to spend on IT stuff, she would like to use Word occasionally and has a very nice laptop to run it on. My older daughter had thought of a new place she might have put MY family edition 64bit disc and when I get that I'll try again + all the stuff Ron suggested. If only ladies coats were IT software and hardware is one of my occasional thoughts. Regards Daniel On Mon, 27 Jan 2025 at 13:24, Jim Ryan wrote: > Daniel, > > For people like that I always advise them to go to Best Buy and get a > Chromebook. Inexpensive, easy to use, long battery life, and access to a= ll > the Google apps. You can usually find one on sale for 200-300 dollars. = If > she doesn't like it you can return it in 15 days. She would need a Googl= e > (gmail) account, but that's easy and free to set up. I have never had > somebody not thank me for pointing them in that direction. > > On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 5:51=E2=80=AFAM Weslake1330 via Spridgets < > spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote: > >> Thanks Ron, >> >> I'll give that a try and if not I'll probably persuade her to buy >> software - though she doesn't really us it enough to justify the outlay. >> She is retired and living off a mixture of pension and savings so not fl= ush >> with money and has some savings for her really old age. >> >> Regards >> >> Daniel >> >> On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:04, Ron Soave wrote: >> >>> Daniel! So great to hear from you. I almost never check this email and >>> glad I did. I asked AI for help. Here is the response: >>> >>> 1. Incompatibility with Windows 11: >>> =E2=80=A2 Office 2010 is quite old and may have compatibility i= ssues >>> with Windows 11. Some features, including activation processes, might n= ot >>> work correctly on the newer OS. >>> 2. Internet Activation Issues: >>> =E2=80=A2 Sometimes, the software may not connect to Microsoft= =E2=80=99s >>> activation servers, which could be causing the missing activation code >>> issue. >>> 3. Key Already in Use: >>> =E2=80=A2 If the Office 2010 license was used multiple times on= other >>> machines, it might have reached its activation limit, preventing a new = code >>> generation. >>> 4. Installation of Different Versions: >>> =E2=80=A2 Since you installed the 32-bit version, if the origin= al key >>> was tied to a 64-bit installation, it might be causing validation probl= ems. >>> >>> Potential Solutions: >>> >>> 1. Try the Office Activation Troubleshooter: >>> =E2=80=A2 Microsoft provides a troubleshooter that can diagnose= and fix >>> activation issues. Try running it from the Control Panel under >>> =E2=80=9CTroubleshooting=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CPrograms.=E2=80=9D >>> 2. Manual Phone Activation (Alternative Method): >>> =E2=80=A2 If the software isn=E2=80=99t generating an activatio= n code >>> automatically, try running the command prompt as an administrator and u= sing >>> the following command to force manual activation: >>> >>> cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /ac= t >>> >>> This might help initiate the process and generate a code. >>> >>> 3. Use the =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D Option: >>> =E2=80=A2 Go to =E2=80=9CFile=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CHelp=E2=80=9D= > =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D in Office and >>> enter the key manually to see if it prompts an activation dialog. >>> 4. Reinstall Office 2010: >>> =E2=80=A2 If the original installation was corrupted or missing= key >>> components, uninstalling and reinstalling (if you can find the 64-bit >>> version) might resolve the issue. >>> 5. Contacting Microsoft Support (Persistence Needed): >>> =E2=80=A2 Although it may take time, contacting Microsoft suppo= rt and >>> explaining that the activation wizard is not providing an installation = ID >>> might help. Sometimes, they can manually provide activation assistance. >>> >>> Long-Term Solution: >>> >>> If all else fails and activation proves to be a dead end, consider >>> alternatives such as: >>> >>> =E2=80=A2 Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription: Affordable with the= latest >>> features. >>> =E2=80=A2 LibreOffice or OpenOffice: Free alternatives that can ha= ndle >>> basic Office tasks. >>> =E2=80=A2 Discounted Office 2021 Perpetual License: If a newer ver= sion is >>> needed but without a subscription. >>> >>> If you think she=E2=80=99ll resist purchasing new software, it might be= time for >>> a gentle push to upgrade or switch to free alternatives that meet her n= eeds. >>> >>> >>> Ron Soave >>> >>> > On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:54=E2=80=AFPM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets < >>> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote: >>> > >>> > List, >>> > >>> > Unlike myself, my wife never spends any money on anything computer >>> related and waits for me to resolve her problems.... >>> > >>> > Currently she has a very nice Microsoft SurfacePro laptop I got her >>> and it is running W11. Her old PC ran W1O and Home Office 2010 that wa= s >>> family software (I think you could have 4 users on it). I installed Of= fice >>> 2010 ok but the 32 bit version because one of my daughters has or has l= ost >>> the 64 bit disc and isn't owning up to it. >>> > >>> > So far so good except I can't activate the software because it does >>> not generate an activation code which means you can't activate it by ph= one >>> either. After spending some time on hold to MS I gave up and thought I >>> would ask the list instead. >>> > >>> > The solution of course is for her to 'find' the money for a more >>> recent copy of office just like I had to for myself, this doesn't seem = very >>> likely in the near future. So any ideas why the software won't generat= e an >>> activation code and would spending time on a long call to Microsoft sim= ply >>> be a waste of my time (yes, she isn't good with this kind of phone call= )? >>> > >>> > Thanks and probably better than googling for an answer again and if >>> the list draws a blank I'll tell him to start saving up and to stop was= ting >>> money on stuff she doesn't need . .. >>> >>> ------------------------ >> >> spridgets@autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >> >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets >> http://autox.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan@jimryan.com >> > > > -- > > Jim Ryan > > =C2=A9=C2=BF=C2=A9=C2=AC > --000000000000a7cca5062cb41584 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Hi Jim,

That's what one of my daugh= ters did.=C2=A0 However, I am in the Amazon 'Vine' program and the = most expensive thing I've had on the scheme was a Microsoft SurfacePro = laptop which is now predominantly my wife's (her old base unit wasn'= ;t powerful enough to run W11 and was on W10) as of about a month ago.=C2= =A0 So despite not having to spend any money and not having any money to sp= end on IT stuff, she would like to use Word occasionally and has a very nic= e laptop to run it on.=C2=A0 My older daughter had thought of a new place s= he might have put MY family edition 64bit disc and when I get that I'll= try again=C2=A0+ all the stuff Ron suggested.=C2=A0 If only ladies coats w= ere IT software and hardware is one of my occasional thoughts.

Regards

Daniel

On Mon, 27 Jan 2025 at 13:24, Jim Ryan <ryan@jimryan.com> wrote:

Daniel,=C2=A0

For people like that I always advise them to go to Best Buy = and get a Chromebook.=C2=A0 Inexpensive,=C2=A0easy to use, long battery lif= e, and access to all the Google apps.=C2=A0 You can usually=C2=A0find one o= n sale for 200-300 dollars.=C2=A0 If she doesn't like it you can return= it in 15 days.=C2=A0 She would need a Google (gmail) account, but that'= ;s easy and free to set up. I have never had somebody not thank me for poin= ting them in that direction.

On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 5:51=E2=80=AFAM W= eslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:

Thanks Ron,

I'll give that a try and if not I'll probably persuade= her to buy software - though she doesn't really us it enough to justif= y the outlay.=C2=A0 She is retired and living off a mixture of pension and = savings so not flush with money and has some savings for her really old age= .

Regards

Daniel

On = Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:04, Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com> wrote:

Daniel! So great to hear from you. I = almost never check this email and glad I did. I asked AI for help. Here is = the response:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Incompatibility with Win= dows 11:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Office 2010 is quite old and may= have compatibility issues with Windows 11. Some features, including activa= tion processes, might not work correctly on the newer OS.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Internet Activation Issu= es:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Sometimes, the software may not = connect to Microsoft=E2=80=99s activation servers, which could be causing t= he missing activation code issue.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Key Already in Use:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the Office 2010 license was u= sed multiple times on other machines, it might have reached its activation = limit, preventing a new code generation.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Installation of Differen= t Versions:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Since you installed the 32-bit v= ersion, if the original key was tied to a 64-bit installation, it might be = causing validation problems.

Potential Solutions:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Try the Office Activatio= n Troubleshooter:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft provides a troubleshoo= ter that can diagnose and fix activation issues. Try running it from the Co= ntrol Panel under =E2=80=9CTroubleshooting=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CPrograms.= =E2=80=9D
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Manual Phone Activation = (Alternative Method):
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the software isn=E2=80=99t ge= nerating an activation code automatically, try running the command prompt a= s an administrator and using the following command to force manual activati= on:

cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS&quo= t; /act

This might help initiate the process and generate a code.

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Use the =E2=80=9CChange = Product Key=E2=80=9D Option:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Go to =E2=80=9CFile=E2=80=9D >= ; =E2=80=9CHelp=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D in Offic= e and enter the key manually to see if it prompts an activation dialog.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Reinstall Office 2010: =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the original installation was= corrupted or missing key components, uninstalling and reinstalling (if you= can find the 64-bit version) might resolve the issue.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 5.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Contacting Microsoft Sup= port (Persistence Needed):
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Although it may take time, conta= cting Microsoft support and explaining that the activation wizard is not pr= oviding an installation ID might help. Sometimes, they can manually provide= activation assistance.

Long-Term Solution:

If all else fails and activation proves to be a dead end, consider alternat= ives such as:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription: Aff= ordable with the latest features.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0LibreOffice or OpenOffice: Free alternat= ives that can handle basic Office tasks.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Discounted Office 2021 Perpetual License= : If a newer version is needed but without a subscription.

If you think she=E2=80=99ll resist purchasing new software, it might be tim= e for a gentle push to upgrade or switch to free alternatives that meet her= needs.

Ron Soave

> On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:54=E2=80=AFPM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.= team.net> wrote:
>
> List,
>
> Unlike myself, my wife never spends any money on anything computer rel= ated and waits for me to resolve her problems....
>
> Currently she has a very nice Microsoft SurfacePro laptop I got her an= d it is running W11.=C2=A0 Her old PC ran W1O and Home Office 2010 that was= family software (I think you could have 4 users on it).=C2=A0 I installed = Office 2010 ok but the 32 bit version because one of my daughters has or ha= s lost the 64 bit disc and isn't owning up to it.
>
> So far so good except I can't activate the software because it doe= s not generate an activation code which means you can't activate it by = phone either.=C2=A0 After spending some time on hold to MS I gave up and th= ought I would ask the list instead.
>
> The solution of course is for her to 'find' the money for a mo= re recent copy of office just like I had to for myself, this doesn't se= em very likely in the near future.=C2=A0 So any ideas why the software won&= #39;t generate an activation code and would spending time on a long call to= Microsoft simply be a waste of my time (yes, she isn't good with this = kind of phone call)?
>
> Thanks and probably better than googling for an answer again and if th= e list draws a blank I'll tell him to start saving up and to stop wasti= ng money on stuff she doesn't need . ..

------------------------

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On Mon, 27 Jan 2025 at 16:25, Rick Fisk wrote: > Does Best Buy have stores in the UK? > > On Jan 27, 2025, at 8:31=E2=80=AFAM, Jim Ryan via Spridgets < > spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote: > > =EF=BB=BF > Daniel, > > For people like that I always advise them to go to Best Buy and get a > Chromebook. Inexpensive, easy to use, long battery life, and access to a= ll > the Google apps. You can usually find one on sale for 200-300 dollars. = If > she doesn't like it you can return it in 15 days. She would need a Googl= e > (gmail) account, but that's easy and free to set up. I have never had > somebody not thank me for pointing them in that direction. > > On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 5:51=E2=80=AFAM Weslake1330 via Spridgets < > spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote: > >> Thanks Ron, >> >> I'll give that a try and if not I'll probably persuade her to buy >> software - though she doesn't really us it enough to justify the outlay. >> She is retired and living off a mixture of pension and savings so not fl= ush >> with money and has some savings for her really old age. >> >> Regards >> >> Daniel >> >> On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:04, Ron Soave wrote: >> >>> Daniel! So great to hear from you. I almost never check this email and >>> glad I did. I asked AI for help. Here is the response: >>> >>> 1. Incompatibility with Windows 11: >>> =E2=80=A2 Office 2010 is quite old and may have compatibility i= ssues >>> with Windows 11. Some features, including activation processes, might n= ot >>> work correctly on the newer OS. >>> 2. Internet Activation Issues: >>> =E2=80=A2 Sometimes, the software may not connect to Microsoft= =E2=80=99s >>> activation servers, which could be causing the missing activation code >>> issue. >>> 3. Key Already in Use: >>> =E2=80=A2 If the Office 2010 license was used multiple times on= other >>> machines, it might have reached its activation limit, preventing a new = code >>> generation. >>> 4. Installation of Different Versions: >>> =E2=80=A2 Since you installed the 32-bit version, if the origin= al key >>> was tied to a 64-bit installation, it might be causing validation probl= ems. >>> >>> Potential Solutions: >>> >>> 1. Try the Office Activation Troubleshooter: >>> =E2=80=A2 Microsoft provides a troubleshooter that can diagnose= and fix >>> activation issues. Try running it from the Control Panel under >>> =E2=80=9CTroubleshooting=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CPrograms.=E2=80=9D >>> 2. Manual Phone Activation (Alternative Method): >>> =E2=80=A2 If the software isn=E2=80=99t generating an activatio= n code >>> automatically, try running the command prompt as an administrator and u= sing >>> the following command to force manual activation: >>> >>> cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /ac= t >>> >>> This might help initiate the process and generate a code. >>> >>> 3. Use the =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D Option: >>> =E2=80=A2 Go to =E2=80=9CFile=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CHelp=E2=80=9D= > =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D in Office and >>> enter the key manually to see if it prompts an activation dialog. >>> 4. Reinstall Office 2010: >>> =E2=80=A2 If the original installation was corrupted or missing= key >>> components, uninstalling and reinstalling (if you can find the 64-bit >>> version) might resolve the issue. >>> 5. Contacting Microsoft Support (Persistence Needed): >>> =E2=80=A2 Although it may take time, contacting Microsoft suppo= rt and >>> explaining that the activation wizard is not providing an installation = ID >>> might help. Sometimes, they can manually provide activation assistance. >>> >>> Long-Term Solution: >>> >>> If all else fails and activation proves to be a dead end, consider >>> alternatives such as: >>> >>> =E2=80=A2 Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription: Affordable with the= latest >>> features. >>> =E2=80=A2 LibreOffice or OpenOffice: Free alternatives that can ha= ndle >>> basic Office tasks. >>> =E2=80=A2 Discounted Office 2021 Perpetual License: If a newer ver= sion is >>> needed but without a subscription. >>> >>> If you think she=E2=80=99ll resist purchasing new software, it might be= time for >>> a gentle push to upgrade or switch to free alternatives that meet her n= eeds. >>> >>> >>> Ron Soave >>> >>> > On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:54=E2=80=AFPM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets < >>> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote: >>> > >>> > List, >>> > >>> > Unlike myself, my wife never spends any money on anything computer >>> related and waits for me to resolve her problems.... >>> > >>> > Currently she has a very nice Microsoft SurfacePro laptop I got her >>> and it is running W11. Her old PC ran W1O and Home Office 2010 that wa= s >>> family software (I think you could have 4 users on it). I installed Of= fice >>> 2010 ok but the 32 bit version because one of my daughters has or has l= ost >>> the 64 bit disc and isn't owning up to it. >>> > >>> > So far so good except I can't activate the software because it does >>> not generate an activation code which means you can't activate it by ph= one >>> either. After spending some time on hold to MS I gave up and thought I >>> would ask the list instead. >>> > >>> > The solution of course is for her to 'find' the money for a more >>> recent copy of office just like I had to for myself, this doesn't seem = very >>> likely in the near future. So any ideas why the software won't generat= e an >>> activation code and would spending time on a long call to Microsoft sim= ply >>> be a waste of my time (yes, she isn't good with this kind of phone call= )? >>> > >>> > Thanks and probably better than googling for an answer again and if >>> the list draws a blank I'll tell him to start saving up and to stop was= ting >>> money on stuff she doesn't need . .. >>> >>> ------------------------ >> >> spridgets@autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >> >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets >> http://autox.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan@jimryan.com >> > > > -- > > Jim Ryan > > =C2=A9=C2=BF=C2=A9=C2=AC > ------------------------ > > spridgets@autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/refisk@chartermi.net > > --0000000000008ffb58062cb41aed Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

I don't think so but it is just the software she needs= .

On Mon, 27 Jan 2025 at 16:25, Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net> wrote:

Does Best Buy have stores in the UK?

On Jan 27, 2025, at 8:31= =E2=80=AFAM, Jim Ryan via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:

<= /blockquote>
=EF=BB=BF
Daniel,=C2=A0

For people like that I always = advise them to go to Best Buy and get a Chromebook.=C2=A0 Inexpensive,=C2= =A0easy to use, long battery life, and access to all the Google apps.=C2=A0= You can usually=C2=A0find one on sale for 200-300 dollars.=C2=A0 If she do= esn't like it you can return it in 15 days.=C2=A0 She would need a Goog= le (gmail) account, but that's easy and free to set up. I have never ha= d somebody not thank me for pointing them in that direction.
On Mon, J= an 27, 2025 at 5:51=E2=80=AFAM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
Thanks Ron,

I'll give that a try and i= f not I'll probably persuade her to buy software - though she doesn'= ;t really us it enough to justify the outlay.=C2=A0 She is retired and livi= ng off a mixture of pension and savings so not flush with money and has som= e savings for her really old age.

Regards

Daniel

On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:04, Ron Soave <<= a href=3D"mailto:soavero@yahoo.com" target=3D"_blank">soavero@yahoo.com= > wrote:
Dani= el! So great to hear from you. I almost never check this email and glad I d= id. I asked AI for help. Here is the response:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Incompatibility with Win= dows 11:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Office 2010 is quite old and may= have compatibility issues with Windows 11. Some features, including activa= tion processes, might not work correctly on the newer OS.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Internet Activation Issu= es:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Sometimes, the software may not = connect to Microsoft=E2=80=99s activation servers, which could be causing t= he missing activation code issue.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Key Already in Use:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the Office 2010 license was u= sed multiple times on other machines, it might have reached its activation = limit, preventing a new code generation.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Installation of Differen= t Versions:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Since you installed the 32-bit v= ersion, if the original key was tied to a 64-bit installation, it might be = causing validation problems.

Potential Solutions:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Try the Office Activatio= n Troubleshooter:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft provides a troubleshoo= ter that can diagnose and fix activation issues. Try running it from the Co= ntrol Panel under =E2=80=9CTroubleshooting=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CPrograms.= =E2=80=9D
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Manual Phone Activation = (Alternative Method):
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the software isn=E2=80=99t ge= nerating an activation code automatically, try running the command prompt a= s an administrator and using the following command to force manual activati= on:

cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS&quo= t; /act

This might help initiate the process and generate a code.

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Use the =E2=80=9CChange = Product Key=E2=80=9D Option:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Go to =E2=80=9CFile=E2=80=9D >= ; =E2=80=9CHelp=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D in Offic= e and enter the key manually to see if it prompts an activation dialog.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Reinstall Office 2010: =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the original installation was= corrupted or missing key components, uninstalling and reinstalling (if you= can find the 64-bit version) might resolve the issue.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 5.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Contacting Microsoft Sup= port (Persistence Needed):
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Although it may take time, conta= cting Microsoft support and explaining that the activation wizard is not pr= oviding an installation ID might help. Sometimes, they can manually provide= activation assistance.

Long-Term Solution:

If all else fails and activation proves to be a dead end, consider alternat= ives such as:

=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription: Aff= ordable with the latest features.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0LibreOffice or OpenOffice: Free alternat= ives that can handle basic Office tasks.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Discounted Office 2021 Perpetual License= : If a newer version is needed but without a subscription.

If you think she=E2=80=99ll resist purchasing new software, it might be tim= e for a gentle push to upgrade or switch to free alternatives that meet her= needs.

Ron Soave

> On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:54=E2=80=AFPM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.= team.net> wrote:
>
> List,
>
> Unlike myself, my wife never spends any money on anything computer rel= ated and waits for me to resolve her problems....
>
> Currently she has a very nice Microsoft SurfacePro laptop I got her an= d it is running W11.=C2=A0 Her old PC ran W1O and Home Office 2010 that was= family software (I think you could have 4 users on it).=C2=A0 I installed = Office 2010 ok but the 32 bit version because one of my daughters has or ha= s lost the 64 bit disc and isn't owning up to it.
>
> So far so good except I can't activate the software because it doe= s not generate an activation code which means you can't activate it by = phone either.=C2=A0 After spending some time on hold to MS I gave up and th= ought I would ask the list instead.
>
> The solution of course is for her to 'find' the money for a mo= re recent copy of office just like I had to for myself, this doesn't se= em very likely in the near future.=C2=A0 So any ideas why the software won&= #39;t generate an activation code and would spending time on a long call to= Microsoft simply be a waste of my time (yes, she isn't good with this = kind of phone call)?
>
> Thanks and probably better than googling for an answer again and if th= e list draws a blank I'll tell him to start saving up and to stop wasti= ng money on stuff she doesn't need . ..

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